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Give It A Go is an awesome events program created just for students like YOU starting your journey at the University of East Anglia. It’s packed with one-off activities you can dive into at any point during your time here.

Our goal? To help you try new things, meet new people, and make the most out of your student experience! All activities are beginner-friendly, with zero pressure to commit long-term—just jump in whenever you like. Check the event listings to see if you need to book ahead or if you can simply drop by on the day.

You’ll typically find clubs and societies offering Give It A Go sessions at the start of the academic year around Welcome Week, and again in February during Welcome Back. But don’t wait until then! Keep an eye on the Give It A Go events calendar, as there are often student-led events happening all year round to encourage everyone to get involved.

Whether you want to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, or just try something different, these sessions are for you. Plus, many are run by clubs and societies, giving you a taste of what they offer before you decide to join.

Already part of a club or society? Hosting a taster session is an amazing way to showcase what you’re about, attract new members, and even bring in some extra funds!

 
 
 

What's on?

This week

UEA Sport Welcome Week Roller Disco
18th September 4pm - 8:45pm
Sportspark
Games Icebreaker Session
18th September 6pm - 10pm
JSC 1.01, 1.02 & 1.03
Try out our society, play some games and meet new people. We'd love to see you there!
Mountaineering Mountaineering Welcome Presentation
18th September 6pm - 10pm
Lecture Theatre 4
Cheerleading Dance Cheer Dance - Advanced Taster
18th September 8:15pm - 10:20pm
Kiff room, Sportspark
Join us at the Kiff Room, Sportspark to get a taster of what our Advanced squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn the audition routine!
Midwifery Midsoc Picnic
19th September noon - 2pm
Earlham Park/ Earlham Hall 0.02 if raining
Join MidSoc for a welcome picnic to start the next academic year! All welcome!
UEA Sport UEA Welcome Colour Run!
19th September noon - 2pm
The Square
UEA Sport Paddleboarding Drop-In - Welcome Week
19th September 2pm - 4pm
Do something fun and adventurous outdoors!
Badminton Badminton Taster: 19th, 3-4pm
19th September 3pm - 4pm
Sportspark Hall 4
Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.
Proclaimers Church SPORTS DAY Taster session
19th September 3pm - 5pm
Eaton Park (meet at congregation hall)
Badminton Badminton Taster: 19th, 4-5pm
19th September 4pm - 5pm
Sportspark Hall 4
Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.
Model UN Model UN Taster Session
19th September 4pm - 6pm
Bookable Room 6
Come along to UEAMUN's first taster session of the year. Whether you're new to UEA or here for another year you're welcome to find out more about Model UN! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Athletics Athletics track taster 1 ! - (Friday 19th September)
19th September 5pm - 7pm
Sportspark Track
Athletics track taster 1 ! - (Friday 19th September) - No membership required
A logo that reads UEA Photography Society with a camera icon in the right corner and a pink glint star used as the flash. Photography Photography BAR SU meet and greet
19th September 7pm - 9pm
Bar Su
Come meet the photography committee, as well as all the people thinking of joining the society! Grab a drink (or some cheesy chips if you fancy) and meet some new people! Committee will also be there to answer questions if you have any!
Drama and Musical Theatre Society PANTS Dreamroles - Give it a Go!
19th September 7:30pm - 10pm
Lecture Theatre
Our Monthly PANTS night returns! September's theme is Dreamroles! Sing your favourite songs, dance your favourite dances, and party your pants off with fellow new and returning members.
Rugby Women Women's Rugby - Taster Session 2
19th September 7:30pm - 9pm
Middle of the Track @ Sports Park
Session 2 out of four
Futsal FREE Men’s Futsal Taster Session
19th September 9:10pm - 10:20pm
Sportspark Hall 3
Futsal is a fun, exciting, action packed, indoor 5-a-side game played indoors. At UEA we have two teams that compete in BUCS alongside 2 sessions a week and weekly socials as a club too! Come down to Sportspark on Friday night to try Futsal
Sailing Sailing taster 1
20th September 9:30am - 11:30am
Wroxham Broads
Cheerleading Dance Cheer Dance - Show Taster
20th September 11:30am - 1pm
Dance Studio, Sportspark
Join us at the Dance Studio to get a taster of what show squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn a show routine!
Proclaimers Church Day out in the city centre Taster session
20th September noon - 3pm
Norwich City Centre
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee taster session - outdoors
20th September 1pm - 3pm
Colney Lane - Hospital Pitch
If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.
Sailing Sailing taster 2
20th September 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Wroxham Broads
Badminton Badminton Taster: 20th, 3-4pm
20th September 3pm - 4pm
Sportspark Hall 2
Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.
Badminton Badminton Taster: 20th, 4-5pm
20th September 4pm - 5pm
Sportspark Hall 2
Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.
Badminton Badminton Taster: 20th, 5-6pm
20th September 5pm - 6pm
Sportspark Hall 2
Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.
Badminton Badminton Taster: 20th, 6-7pm
20th September 6pm - 7pm
Sportspark Hall 2
Come along and give UEA Badminton a try.
Sailing Sailing Taster 3
21st September 9:30am - 1:30pm
Wroxham Broads
Athletics Sunday Long run taster (Sunday, 21st Septmeber)
21st September 10am - 11:30am
Meet outside Sportspark entrance
Sailing Sailing Taster 4
21st September 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Wroxham Broads
UEA Students' Union Back Massages
21st September 2pm - 5pm
Bookable Room 6
Tennis Tennis Taster Session (Women's Only)
21st September 4pm - 6pm
Sportspark Tennis Courts
This session is open to all levels. Whether you're wanting to try something new or are a more experienced player, this session is the perfect way to meet fellow students, have a fun hit around and get a feel for our club and what we have to offer!!
Cheerleading Stunt Cheer Stunt Taster Session 3
21st September 7pm - 8pm
Spring, Sportspark
Calling all freshers!! Come and give cheer stunt a go!
Cheerleading Stunt Cheer Stunt Taster Session 4
21st September 8pm - 9pm
Spring, Sportspark
Calling all freshers!! come and give cheer stunt a go!
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee taster session - indoors
21st September 8:20pm - 10:20pm
Sportspark Hall 3
If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.
Rugby Women Women's Rugby - Taster Session 3
22nd September noon - 1:30pm
Colney Playing Fields
Third taster session - 1 more to go!
Athletics Easy miles taster (Monday, 22nd September)
22nd September 5pm - 6pm
Meet outside Sportspark entrance
Easy miles taster 1 - come and give easy miles a go for free !
First Aid Society 3 Ways To Save A Life Free Taster Session
22nd September 6pm - 7:30pm
Congregation Hall 0.13 and 0.17
This is our first session of the year and we will be going over the most essential first aid skills, so if you are at all interested in learning HOW TO SAVE A LIFE come along!
Latin Social Dance Cuban Salsa Taster Session
22nd September 6pm - 8pm
Thomas Paine Study Centre Foyer
Join us for a fun and interactive beginners Cuban salsa taster session!
Trampolining Trampolining Taster - Session 1
22nd September 6pm - 7:30pm
UEA Sports Park, Hall 2, Court 7&8
A ticket to UEA Trampolining's first official taster of the year!
Quaker Worship, Film and Food
22nd September 6:15pm - 9:30pm
Faith Centre Upstairs Room
FILM: My Neighbour Totoro Are you searching for an inclusive faith group? Meeting for Worship, followed by film and food. Everyone is welcome to join, Quaker and non-Quaker, the Quaker-curious and those who fancy a bit of silence.
UEA Students' Union Dorothy's Open Mic Night
22nd September 6:30pm - 11pm
Dorothy's
Fencing Fencing free taster session
22nd September 7:20pm - 9:30pm
Sportspark Hall 2
UEA Students' Union SpeedQuizzing
22nd September 8pm - 11:30pm
Blue Bar
Cheerleading Dance Cheer Dance - Comp Taster
22nd September 8:20pm - 10:20pm
Spring room, Sportspark
Join us at the Spring Room to get a taster of what comp has to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn the audition routine!
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee taster session - indoors
22nd September 9pm - 10:20pm
Sportspark Hall 1
If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.
Ice Hockey & Figure Skating Rec Skate/Ice Skating Taster
23rd September 5pm - 11:30pm
Cambridge Ice Rink
Ice Skating taster session! New to the club and want to begin ice skating, this session is for you! Transport provided from the Hive at 17:00.
Karate Karate Taster Session
23rd September 6pm - 7pm
Cong Hall 01.19
UEA Karate Taster Session. Run by one of our NSKA coaches! Open to all styles and abilities!
Vogue Ballroom Vogue and Ballroom Welcome Taster
23rd September 6pm - 8pm
New Science Building 0.03
Come meet us and have a kii
Surf Fitness Taster Surf Surf Fitness Taster session
23rd September 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Congregation Hall 01.07
Come along to our training session where we prepare ourselves physically for Surfing and enjoy a bit of Just Dance to cap off!! Meet our enigmatic group as we warm up to Tubthumping and practice our pop ups, then come with us for a social at the Bar!
Cheerleading Dance Cheer Dance - Show Taster
23rd September 7:30pm - 9pm
Kiff room, Sportspark
Join us at the Kiff room to get a taster of what show squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn a show routine!
UEA Students' Union Karaoke Night
23rd September 8pm - 11pm
Blue Bar
Sailing Sailing Taster 5
24th September 1pm - 5pm
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee taster session - outdoors
24th September 1pm - 3pm
Colney Lane Plateau
If you want to explore a new sport, Ultimate Frisbee is the one to try! Ultimate involves a lot of cardio and can be quite intense, but it’s also very newcomer friendly.
Athletics Athletics Track Taster 2 ! (Wednesday, 24th September)
24th September 2pm - 4pm
Sportspark Track
Athletics Track Taster 2 ! (Wednesday, 24th September) - No membership required
Rounders Rounders - Taster Session 1
24th September 2pm - 4pm
Colney Lane
Cheerleading Dance Cheer Dance - Advanced Taster
24th September 2:10pm - 3:40pm
Dance Studio, Sportspark
Join us at the Dance Studio to get a taster of what our Advanced squads have to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn the audition routine!
Climbing Climbing taster session wednesday 3pm-4pm
24th September 3pm - 4pm
Sportspark
Headucate Headucate Hunt
24th September 3pm - 5:30pm
Meet us in the Square!
Scavenger hunt to test your UEA knowledge across our campus. Prizes to be won and free pizza to be shared when you find the committee!
Cheerleading Dance Cheer Dance - Comp Taster
24th September 3:50pm - 5:20pm
Dance Studio, Sportspark
Join us at the Dance Studio to get a taster of what comp has to offer! Meet our amazing coaches and learn the audition routine!
Climbing Climbing taster session Wednesday 4pm-5pm
24th September 4pm - 5pm
Rugby Women Women's Rugby - Taster Session 4
24th September 4:40pm - 6pm
Colney Playing Fields
Last of the taster sessions!
Boxing Boxing Taster Session
24th September 8pm - 10pm
First taster session of the season! Come join us to meet the team, refresh or even pick up an entirely new skill. All abilities are welcome.
UEA Students' Union Yoga
25th September 2pm - 3pm
Bookable Room 6
Dodgeball Dodgeball Taster Session 25/09/25
25th September 5pm - 6:20pm
UEA Sportspark , Hall 1
Come along to our UEA Dodgeball Taster Session! It's a fun and friendly introduction to the sport, perfect for beginners.
Tennis Tennis Taster Session 3
25th September 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sportspark Tennis Courts
This session is open to all levels. Whether you want to try something new or are a more experienced player, this session is the perfect way to meet fellow students, have a fun hit around and get a feel for our club and what we have to offer!! Back by
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Running your own event

You can run Give It A Go sessions throughout the year, and there are plenty of reasons why you should! Here’s what you can gain:

  • Showcase Your Club or Society: Hosting sessions allows you to highlight the range of activities and events your group organises. This gives potential members a clearer idea of what your club or society is all about.

  • Boost Campus Presence: Regular free taster sessions help raise awareness of your club or society’s presence on campus. You can reach a wider audience and attract students who might not have been aware of your group before.

  • Highlight Your Expertise: If your group has members with specialist skills or knowledge, taster sessions are a great way to share these talents with others—plus, it’s a fantastic addition to your CV!

  • Break Down Barriers: Free taster sessions eliminate financial and time constraints that might prevent students from getting involved. It’s a low-commitment way for people to explore what you have to offer.

  • Increase Membership: A positive taster session can encourage students to become full members, leading to a larger, more engaged community.

For more information and guides on how to set up your own Give It A Go event, check out the FAQ section below.


Funding your event

We want to help student groups engage with more students, increase their membership and promote their club or society. To help you do this, we are offering funding of up to £50 per session.

You can apply to help with the cost of any taster sessions that you run. The funding can cover expenses such as art supplies, cooking ingredients or travel costs.

To apply for funding, you will need to follow these steps:

  • For more information about Give it a go funding, click here.
  • Submit a grant application here. ** Please note that applications are now closed until January 2025**
  • You will receive an email confirming whether or not your application has been successful within a week of submitting your application.
  • Make your purchase (either by invoice or by buying the items yourself and keeping the receipts).
  • You will need to use the expense365 app in order to claim back your funding.
  • Then, raise the claim on the expense365 app, making sure the claim amount matches the total cost on your receipts:
    • Make sure the receipts are also uploaded to the claim.
    • You will need photos/screenshots of them to do this.
  • Download the app guide here if you need support on creating and submitting your claim.
  • Your treasurer, president and vice presdient will then all need to approve it just like any normal claim.
  • Our finance department will credit your subs account with the Give It A Go funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

We hope this information helps you make the most of the Give It A Go programme. Have a fantastic time trying new things and creating unforgettable memories at UEA!

Tickets are exclusively available to University of East Anglia students. Please remember to bring your student card as ID when participating in a Give It A Go activity.

 

For most events, a physical ticket isn't necessary. You will receive your ticket via email. However, please make sure to read the details on each event page, as some events may have specific requirements.

For all events which do not require a physical ticket, if you have made your purchase through the uea(su) website, event entry information will be uploaded to your student ID card. You can produce your student card when attending to gain entry.

 

Creating an event on the SU website is an excellent way to promote your activity to both members and non-members. To learn how to set up an event and manage tickets, check out our helpful video guide. Just remember to tag your events with the 'Give It A Go' event type, so they appear on the calendar!

Requirements:

  • You MUST be a member of your student group's committee.
  • You MUST be logged in to the uea(su) website.

How to: -

  1. Make an event:
    1. Click the cog icon in the top right of the screen
    2. Click "Admin tools"
    3. Click "Events"
    4. Click "Add new event"
    5. Fill in the event details (refer to the video for further info
    6. Once all fields are filled in, click "Save"
  2. Make a ticket:
    1. Return to your admin tools
    2. Click "Tickets"
    3. Find your event
    4. Click "Add ticket"
    5. Choose a ticket type (refer to the video for further info)
    6. Set a price for your ticket, you can enter "0" if you want your ticket to be free
    7. Choose when your ticket goes on and comes off sale
    8. Set your sales limit - this is the maximum number of tickets you want to sell, consider room capacity when filling this out
    9. Set per person limit (ie. 1 ticket per person)
    10. Click "Save"
  3. Customising a ticket:
    1. Find your ticket and click the yellow square symbol at the right-hand side of the grey box
    2. Click "Add new customisations"
    3. Label - Information or question you want an answer to, can be made compulsory
    4. Max length - maximum response length
    5. Predefined values - menu choices etc, limit to this list if you want only these options
    6. For further information and specifics on the above field definitions, refer to the video

 

There’s no limit on the number of Give It A Go sessions that student groups can run, but student groups can only apply for one lot of funding per semester.

 

No. Give It A Go sessions are for current UEA students only.

 

Give It A Go sessions don't require any long-term commitments or memberships.

 

No. Funding is available should student groups need it, but if you already have all the equipment you need, you can run your session without funding.

 

No. Give It A Go sessions must be directly related to your student group activity (i.e. Baking soc doing cupcake decorating).

 

Give It A Go sessions must run between September – June.

 

No.

 

In some case yes, for example if there is cultural significance or if the activity is directly related to the running on the student groups core function.

In some case yes, for example if there is cultural significance or if the activity is directly related to the running on the student groups core function.


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